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Breck's Paving Wins Consumer Choice Award for Paving Contractor In Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Consumer Choice Award (CCA) proudly announces Breck's Paving as the 2026 winner in the Paving Contractor category in Columbus. This recognition highlights the company's longstanding commitment to quality workmanship, customer trust, and dependable paving services across the region.
Nieman Market Design Sets the Standard for Custom Storage With 2026 Consumer Choice Award Recognition in London
LONDON, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / For nearly four decades, Nieman Market Design has shaped the way London homeowners think about storage. Recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award in the Garage Design & Closet Organizers category, the family-owned company continues to stand out for its blend of craftsmanship, modern design and personalized service.
It's 'Sinners' vs 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
After months of expensive campaigns, the stage is set for the Oscars on Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" for best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.
Iran warns countries to keep out of war as drone hits base used by Italy
Iran on Sunday warned other countries against getting involved in its war with the United States and Israel, as Rome reported a base in Kuwait hosting US and Italian troops was hit by a drone attack.
US Fed expected to hold rates steady as Iran war roils outlook
US Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to leave interest rates unchanged at their meeting next week, as the US-Israel war on Iran sends shock waves through markets and recent economic data has begun to show weakness.
It's 'Sinners' v 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
After months of expensive campaigns, the Oscars finally arrive Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" for best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.
US mayors push back against data center boom as AI backlash grows
Data centers were supposed to be a gift. In cities across the United States, more and more mayors are treating them like a problem.
Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear.
Building for Tomorrow: How Canadian Real Estate Must Adapt to a Changing Climate
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 15, 2026 / Canada is facing a new reality. Flooding in the Fraser Valley. Record-breaking ice storms across Southern Ontario. Wildfire smoke choking Prairie cities. Coastal erosion eroding neighbourhoods in Atlantic Canada. The evidence is no longer abstract - extreme weather events are arriving faster, hitting harder, and costing more than anything Canadian cities were built to withstand. For the real estate development industry, the question is no longer whether climate risk matters. It is how quickly the sector can adapt before the next disaster rewrites the ledger.
From Vacant Storefronts to New Homes: How Canada's Dying Malls Are Becoming the Answer to the Housing Crisis
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 15, 2026 / Across Canada, a quiet transformation is reshaping the commercial real estate landscape - and potentially unlocking one of the country's most creative solutions to its chronic housing shortage. Empty department stores, struggling suburban malls, and vast underutilized parking lots are becoming the raw material for mixed-use communities, purpose-built rentals, and affordable housing projects. For Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., this shift represents not just a smart investment thesis, but a necessary evolution in how Canadians think about urban land.
SEG Announced 2025 Annual Results Initiating First Special Dividend Distribution Payout Ratio Reached 88% Newly Signed Orders Exceeded RMB100-Billion Mark for the Second Consecutive Year
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / March 15, 2026 / SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co., Ltd. ("SEG" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries collectively known as the "Group") (stock code: 2386) today announced its annual results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2025 (the "Reporting Period").
Election campaign deepens Congo's generational divide
"Hoodlums," muttered 80-year-old village chief Joseph Batangouna as he walked past a group of young people sitting by the side of road in Mayitoukou, Congo-Brazzaville.
Middle East turmoil revives Norway push for Arctic drilling
Already the continent's biggest single supplier of natural gas since Russia invaded Ukraine, Norway is hoping to use the Middle East war to get European Union blessing to drill in the Arctic.
Iran, US threaten attacks on oil facilities
Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to "a pile of ashes" as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis.
Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture
It's Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture -- Hollywood's most prestigious prize.
Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jurors mull evidence in social media addiction trial
Jurors will return to court in Los Angeles Monday to resume deliberations in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of trying to hook young internet users.
UK govt warns petrol retailers against 'unfair practices' during Iran war
Britain's energy minister warned petrol retailers Friday that the government would not tolerate "unfair practices" amid a row over rising fuel prices sparked by the Middle East war.
Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm
Only 77 ships have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March as the Mideast war disrupts one of the world's most vital shipping routes, a maritime data firm reported Friday.
How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?
The United States has eased some restrictions on Russia's oil sales as it tries to stabilise global energy markets, upended by Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in the Middle East.
Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war
Oil prices stayed under $100 Friday with no end in sight to the disruption in supplies of crude, while stock markets slid lower.
How Iranians are communicating through internet blackout
Iran's latest internet blackout has lasted more than 14 days, connectivity monitor Netblocks said Friday.
Global shipping industry caught in storm of war
For anyone in the import business, the economic risks from the war in the Middle East arrive by sea -- and that goes for everyone who buys their products, too.
Why is the dollar profiting from Middle East war?
The surge in energy prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East has significantly strengthened the dollar, paradoxically undermining US President Donald Trump's economic objectives.
Oil dips under $100, stocks back in green tracking Mideast war
Oil dipped under $100 Friday, but remained far above pre-Mideast war levels with no end in sight to the disruption in supplies of crude.
US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down
The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January, registering 2.8 percent growth over a year ago, according to data released Friday ahead of a key central bank rate-setting meeting next week.
Oil dips under $100, stocks fall tracking Mideast war developments
Oil dipped under $100 Friday, but remained far above pre-Mideast war levels with no end in sight to disrupted crude supplies.
Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders attend rally in show of defiance
Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday, as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the Middle East and threatens to torpedo the world economy.
Moscow pushes US to ease more oil sanctions
Moscow on Friday urged the United States to lift more sanctions on its oil exports to stabilise the global energy markets, upended by the war in the Middle East.
AI agent 'lobster fever' grips China despite risks
Chinese entrepreneur Frank Gao used to spend long hours running his social media accounts but now outsources the chore to AI agent tool OpenClaw, which is taking the country by storm despite official warnings over cybersecurity.
Thousands of Chinese boats mass at sea, raising questions
Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.
Saudi forces down drones, French soldier killed in Iraq
Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan.